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The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939

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An Act to consolidate and clarify the provisions of Muslim law relating to suits for dissolution of marriage by women married under Muslim law and to remove doubts as to the effect of the renunciation of Islam by a married Muslim woman on her marriage tie.

Act number
8 of 1939
Ministry
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department
Legislative Department
Enacted
17 Mar 1939
In force from
17 Mar 1939

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

6 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and extent.
  2. Section 2Grounds for decree for dissolution of marriage
  3. Section 3Notice to be served on heirs of the husband when the husband’s whereabouts are not known.
  4. Section 4Effect of conversion to another faith.
  5. Section 5Rights to dower not to be affected.
  6. Section 6Repealed.